I wanted to inform you that most colleges and universities give scholarships based on ACT scores and grade point averages (GPA). For each scholarship, there is a certain ACT score with a minimum GPA required. There are some colleges (Arkansas State University, University of Arkansas, and others) that will only award scholarships based on ACT scores taken through October of this year. If you are planning on going to college and have not taken the ACT or have taken it and wanted to try to raise your ACT score, then you need to take it as soon as possible. The next two opportunities for the ACT are September 14 with a registration deadline of August 16, and October 26 with a registration deadline of September 20. ACT requires you to register online at www.actstudent.org.

The Arkansas Lottery Challenge Scholarship is a scholarship that has helped many students tremendously over the last couple of years be able to attend college. The law was CHANGED, students ONLY need to score a 19 on the ACT to be eligible. In the past to qualify for this scholarship: one had to complete Smart core which includes a math above Algebra II and Chemistry and have either a 19 on the ACT or a 2.5 GPA. The Arkansas Department of Higher Education office has said THEIR RECOMMENDATION is for students to still complete SMART CORE.

HONOR GRADUATES

Also, if you are planning on trying to be an Honor Graduate then I want to make sure you know the requirements for it to ensure you qualify. Honor Graduate requirements are as follows: 4 years of English, 4 years of Math (one must be above Algebra II), 4 years of Science (one must be Chemistry), 4 years of Social Studies, a 3.5 GPA, and an ACT score of 19 in every area. You must also have either 2 years of the same foreign language and 2 AP classes that are in different areas, or 1 year of a foreign language and 3 AP classes that are in two different areas.

SCHOLARSHIPS

I just wanted to let you know how I will be doing a few things this year. When I receive scholarships, I try to get the information out to the students in the following ways: I have them announced on the morning bulletin, I have them posted on our website under scholarships or counselor’s corner, I sometimes type a list and hand out in the English classes, and I will tell you to look on the website when I have new ones. We also have access on our website to Tasseltime, which has many resources some of which are scholarship search engines. The username is eagles and the password is spirit. The only suggestion that I have when using a scholarship search engine is never pay for it. If you have to pay for it, then do not use it.

ASU SCHOLARSHIPS

If you are planning on going to ASU and have an ACT score that will get you a scholarship, then you need to apply as soon as possible. ASU’s deadline for scholarships is December 1st.

OTHER COLLEGES

If you need to know any deadlines for scholarships to other colleges, just ask. I can find out for you.

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

When you apply to any college, you will need to come by the counselor’s office and let us know so that we can send your transcript and shot record. Please do not wait until the last minute to apply.

SCHOLARSHIPS YOU RECEIVE

When you receive a scholarship, we need you to bring us a copy of the scholarships so that we can keep a record of all scholarships. Accept any scholarships that you receive because you can always turn them down later.

DATES TO REMEMBER

College and Career Opportunity Day: October 14

ACT Tests:Registration DeadlineLate Fee RequiredPhoto***

September 14, 2019 August 16, 2019 August 30, 2019 Sept. 6

October 26, 2019 September 20, 2019 October 4, 2019 Oct. 18

December 14, 2019 November 8, 2019 November 22, 2019 Dec. 6

February 8, 2020 January 10, 2020 January 17, 2020 Jan. 31

April 4, 2020 February 28, 2020 March 13, 2020 March 27

June 13, 2020 May 8, 2020 May 22, 2020 June 5

July 18, 2020 June 19, 2020 June 26, 2020 July 10

School Code: 041-950

GCT Test Center Code: 212-690

***If you need help submitting a photo, then see Mrs. Dean.

SELECTIVE SERVICE

All Males have to register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday; I can register you if you come by my office. www.sss.gov

If you need help completing any applications or have any questions, then you can come by the Counselor’s Office.

College Days

Seniors: You are allowed two college days. In order to take a College Day, you must sign up with the college and come by the Counselor’s office before that day to have it approved.

Juniors: You are allowed one college day.

FAFSA

Everyone has to fill the FAFSA out to go to college. It is a good idea to get a pin so that you are ready to fill it out after you have your taxes completed. You will now use the Prior Prior Year Taxes.

Apply for FSA ID before filling the FAFSA out

FAFSA ID

Parents and Students MUST have a FSA ID.-- This will be used to log in and electronically sign.

FSA ID consists of username and password-which increases the security level for the user.

FSA ID needed to log into fafsa.gov, the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) at nsids.ed.gov, StudentLoans.gov, StudentAid.gov and Agreement to Serve(ATS) at teach-ats.ed.gov

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, higher levels of education translate to higher employment rates and higher lifetime earnings. But for many students, both young and old, there are many obstacles that interfere with their higher education and career pursuits. Our research identified not having proper educational resources and/or the lack of financial funding as the most common factors. So we addressed these head-on in our recent guide so that students and families in your community can learn about their options and feel empowered to take advantage of the opportunities in front of them.

In an effort to help students afford their higher education, our team at LendEDU recently updated our guide to college scholarships to help students find relevant opportunities to cut some of the costs of college.

Seniors: There are scholarship competitions through the Thea Foundation in the following areas if interested: Creative Writing, Film, Performing Arts, Poetry Slam, and Visual Arts. You may only enter one competition. GPA and test scores are not factored in the scholarship. See Mrs. Dean for more information.

Accounting Scholarships

Free educational resource for people looking to learn about careers and education in Accounting.

The Lottery and Challenge Scholarship are the same scholarship. It will now just be called Arkansas Challenge Scholarship. You must have a 19 on the ACT to qualifyhttp://Scholarships.adhe.edu or go to www.adhe.edu On the left hand side it says YOUniversal Application. Deadline: June 1, 2020. Your application will not be complete until the FAFSA is completed. **(A student can put this scholarship on hold for 4 semesters or 2 year but must accept first.)** You must use a valid email when applying for the scholarship. You can only accept the scholarship through email so it needs to be an email that is checked regularly.

***Signup for updates at Facebook.com/ArkDeptHigherEd, Twitter.com/ ArkDeptHigherEd, or there is also an app for smartphones. ***

$1000 for Freshman, $4000 for Sophomores and Juniors, and $5000 for Seniors.

Other scholarships with this application are the Governor’s Scholarships, Go Grant, Law Enforcement Officers’ Dependent Scholarship, and Military Dependents Scholarship. (Military and Law Enforcement Scholarships are for dependents of loss of or permanently disabled, POW, MIA.

FAFSA--http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ ******DO NOT PAY FOR THE FAFSA****** Opens October 1, 2019. FAFSA on the Web worksheet can be used as a guide. IRS Data Retrieval Tool will be available in October 1st.

United States Senate Youth Program

Seniors: If you are interested in applying for the United States Senate Youth Program and spending a week in Washington, D.C, then see Mrs. Dean for more information or visit http://www.ussenateyouth.orgDeadline: 10/4/2019

Seniors who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Minimum grade point 2.0. Parents’ income less than $50,000. $1,000-$20,000. https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/index.cfmDeadline: 10/25/2019

Coca-Cola Scholar

Seniors are evaluated on the following: demonstrated leadership, commitment to community, academic achievement, and employment. Must apply online. $4,000-$20,000

Students: If you have made a difference through volunteering over the past year, you could win $1000 and a fabulous trip to Washington, D.C. next May by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award. Students in grade 10-12 are eligible. Applicants must complete an application describing a volunteer community service activity performed in the last year.

Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Girls: If you are a creative coder, hacker, designer, or technical young woman, then you can apply of the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. Apply at www.aspirations.org . Deadline is November 5, 2019. Opens up September 1st.

Our largest scholarship is the Most Valuable Student Scholarship. The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year awards totaling $2.440 million. The deadline for this scholarship is November 5. The easiest way to access the application is through the website. Students applying for this scholarship do not have to be related to an Elks member. Please advise your students to follow the instructions carefully. The essay should be signed and dated. The official transcript should include a class schedule for the current semester. We also have two awards for the children/grandchildren of Elks members in good standing. Information and applications for the Legacy Awards and Emergency Educational Grant can be found online. The website is https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm

Hagan Scholarship

Seniors: I have information on a Hagan Scholarship for students who have a 3.5 GPA or higher and a 23 or higher on the ACT. You must work 240 hours prior to the start of each college year. For more information, see Mrs. Dean or the website at www.haganscholarships.org . Deadline is November 15, 2019.

Sixt rent a Car Scholarship

Sixt rent a car is pleased to offer five high school seniors graduating in 2019 the opportunity to receive a $5,000 scholarship and become a Sixt scholar. The program is designed to assist high school students who plan to continue their education in college. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student’s choice. To learn more about our scholarship please check out: https://www.sixt.com/sixt-scholars/

Scholarship Information

Five $5,000 scholarships

First 500 valid applicants will be considered

Available nationwide

Requirements

Have a minimum 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale

Graduating high school senior in the USA, academic year 2018/2019

Plan to enroll in a full time 2 or 4 year university

Mandatory Application Materials

A completed application appraisal form

Copy of your high school transcript

Deadline: November 30, 2019

Hendrix College Academic Scholarships

Seniors going to Hendrix. 3.6 GPA and 32 on ACT. See Counselor.

December Deadlines

ASU--JONESBORO – Arkansas State University’s Alumni Association announced it is accepting applications for its License to HOWL Scholarship starting today.

“To qualify for consideration, incoming freshmen must:

Candidate must be a full-time student at the Jonesboro campus;

Candidate must be a resident of the state of Arkansas;

Entering freshmen must have a minimum ACT score of superscore 23 and a high school GPA of 3.25;

Selection based on demonstrated leadership qualities in high school.

Personal statement of why you have chosen A-State, and what you hope to accomplish as a student. Please include academic, personal, and leadership positions. Limit to one page.

Resume or list of activities, awards and leadership positions. Limit to one page.

You may include one or two letters of reference, limit one page each. (Optional)

Special consideration given to those students who are living on campus.

Students who are awarded the A-State Scholar Scholarship will not be considered.

Only complete applications submitted within the application process of December 1, 2019 through the deadline of February 1, 2020 will be considered.

To receive the scholarship again in the spring, recipients must continue their full-time status, be a student in good standing and have a collegiate GPA of 3.25.

SEMO—If you are interested in SEMO, their scholarship guarantee is December 1, 2019.

Arkansas Alumni Association Scholarship

Must be seeking a degree at the University of Arkansas, have a 3.6 GPA, and at least a 24 on the ACT. Priority Deadline is December 1, 2019 and final deadline is February 1, 2020. Application is online at www.arkansasalumni.org/freshmanscholarships

The National School Plant Management Association

(NSPMA) seeks to assist qualified students who are continuing their education by offering scholarships to those pursuing an Associates or Bachelor degree. Awards are based on financial need, academic achievement, co-curricular participation, community service, and essay response. Individual scholarships may range from $500 up to $1500 depending on the candidate’s interest, evaluation results, and recommendation from the NSPMA Scholarship Committee. Application must be received by December 15, 2019. Go to the Counselor’s office for an application and more information.

Completed application. (The fill-able form fields will expand as you type more information.)

Essay – "How a clean, well-maintained, and safe school environment makes a difference in a student’s education?”

Daughters of the American Revolution

See Counselor’s office for application. Deadline: December 17, 2019. Must have 2 letters of recommendations and other forms.

Seniors: These scholarships will be based on written essays and will be awarded to 5 male and 4 female student-athlete high school seniors.

Criteria For Eligibility:

Must be graduating senior from an Arkansas high school (AAA member) for the school year 2019-20.

Must be attending an Arkansas college or junior college (private or public) as a freshman the following fall 2019.

Must submit an essay to the ASHOF for evaluation. This essay must be postmarked or emailed by December 31, 2019. All submissions after this date will not be considered.

Only the first 100 essays submitted to the ASHOF will be considered for review for the scholarships.

Go to the Counselor’s office for more information.

January Deadlines

Rosen and Ohr Scholarship

The scholarship is to help any student who has been impacted by being seriously injured (or by a family member being seriously injured). To apply, students must write a 750-1,000 word essay in response to the following prompt:

"Write an essay explaining in detail how a serious accident involving you, a family member, or a close friend has impacted your life. This could have been a car crash, a slip-and-fall accident, a work-related injury, or any other serious accident. How has this injury impacted your college plans?"

The deadline to apply for this scholarship is July 20, 2020. Submissions will open on Jan 1, 2020. The winner of the scholarship will be awarded $1,000 to help pay for college-related expenses. www.rosenohrlaw.com/scholarship

be high school seniors attending high school in the United States, or any of the U.S. territories and commonwealths and graduating in winter 2019 or spring 2020. Applicants living on a U.S. Armed Forces base and attending high school outside the U.S. are eligible. Home-schooled students who are graduating in winter 2019 or spring 2020 are also eligible.

plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2019-2020 academic year.

Education Matters Essay

Seniors: There is a new scholarship opportunity for any student in good standing and currently attending high school and either in his or her junior or senior year of studies can apply. The scholarship criteria includes but are not limited to an applicant’s strong prior academic performance, strong performance on standardized tests, compelling recommendations from teachers and others knowledgeable of the applicant’s capabilities, strong character, volunteer and community service record, strong ability, high potential to succeed, and financial need. The completeness, reasonableness, thoughtfulness and writing quality of the Education Plan Essay will be a major consideration. The Deadline is January 10, 2020. See Mrs. Dean for an application. There is a book that you are to read before writing the essay. There are 2 copies to be checked out in the Library.

Arkansas Association of Federal Coordinators Scholarship

The Arkansas Association of Federal Coordinators (AAFC) is offering the AAFC Scholarship to high school seniors to supplement college costs beginning their freshman year. The scholarship award is $1,000.00 for the first academic year, and will be awarded to full-time students who plan to major in education who enroll in an Arkansas college or university, including junior colleges, community colleges, and vocational or technical colleges.

Eligibility requirements include:

Completing eight (8) consecutive semesters of high school or remaining in high school until graduation requirements are met

Having a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale

Exhibiting a good citizenship record with no suspensions or expulsions

Participating in service or academic organizations or extracurricular activities

Planning to major in the field of education

The AAFC Scholarship Application is enclosed. Please make additional copies, as needed. An electronic copy of the application is available on the AAEA website at www.theaaea.org. Click "Constituent Groups", “AAFC”, then “AAFC Scholarship.”

Please encourage eligible students to apply for this scholarship. The completed application must be received on or before January 10, 2020. Please advise students to complete and mail all items listed on the application checklist. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Award recipients will be notified in a timely manner.

FFA Scholarships

Scholarships available to students in rural communities who are looking to continue their education in an ag-related field of study and become the next generation of ag leaders. Go to GrowAgLeaders.com for more information. Apply at www.FFA.org/scholarships You must also obtain 2 farmer endorsements with your application. Deadline is January 15, 2020.

Earl Collins Foundation Kiwanis Scholarship

Come to Counselor’s office for an application. Deadline: January 15, 2020.

Must be a member of Key Club

List of Extracurricular Activities

2 letters of recommendation

Statement of Education Goals

2020 Profile in Courage Essay Contest

Write an original and creative essay of 1,000 words or less that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. $5000 cash award. For complete rules and guidelines visit the Profile in courage Essay Contest at www.jfklibrary.orgDeadline January 17, 2020.

Online application at www.astate.edu, then click Future students, then Financial Aid, then Scholarships for the application. Deadline February 1, 2020.

Arkansas Alumni Association Scholarship

Must be seeking a degree at the University of Arkansas, have a 3.6 GPA, and at least a 24 on the ACT. Priority Deadline is January 1, 2020 and the final deadline is February 15, 2020. Application is online at www.arkansasalumni.org/freshmanscholarships

Governor’s Distinguished Scholars Program

Seniors with an ACT score of 32 or SAT of 1410 and GPA of 3.5 OR be a National Merit Finalist or National Achievement Finalist. Must attend an Arkansas college or university. Fill out YOUniversal Application. Up to $10,000 per year. www.adhe.edu Application will be open 10/01/2019. Deadline: 2/01/2020

**If there is a county that does not have a Distinguished Scholar, the highest ranking applicant will be awarded a Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship. **

The American Legion is offering 8 scholarships to be awarded in the spring, four Courdet Trust in the amount of $1000 and four Garner Trust in the amount of $2500. Selections are based upon American Spirit, character, leadership quality, scholastic endeavor, and basis of need. Must be children, grandchildren, or great grandchildren of American Legionnaires in good standing of two or more consecutive year’s membership. Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom Era veterans are exempt from two year membership.

Must provide one character reference in business letter format from a school official. For an application and more information, see Mrs. Dean. Deadline March 13, 2020.

Create a “Distracted Driving Family Plan” within which you address the safety of your family by proactively committing to a plan that avoids the occurrence(s) of distracted driving by you and the members of your family. Your essay should encompass the concept of Distracted Driving by formulating a plan for you and your family to commit to, with respect to addressing this troubling trend on our roads, including:

Explain what distracted driving is. (For example, is it just texting, talking on the phone, or is it more than that?)

Tell us about any time that you have personally experienced distracted driving. (Do you text or talk on a cell phone while driving or do your friends and family members? What do you do if you are with someone who is driving while distracted? How has distracted driving affected you, a loved one, or your peers?)

What suggestions would you make to encourage your family to avoid distracted driving?

Do you believe that smartphone technology is helpful or destructive (or both) for teen drivers?

How has a personal injury caused by distracted driving affected you or a loved one?

Please give examples of any surveys, studies, statistics, or stories in the news that support your points.”

The Arkansas Activities Association and Centennial Bank will provide ten senior student-athletes with a $1,000 college scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year. The Scholarships will be provided for athletic achievement and community service Boys: Five (5) Scholarships Girls: Five (5) Scholarships Please review the enclosed information and the official student selection form to familiarize yourself with the nature and intent of the program.

SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS

Must have a 7-semester minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Must have scored at least 21 on the ACT or at least 900 on the SAT.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be a senior student-athlete registered with the AAA

Must meet NCAA Scholarship rules

Must display good citizenship in school and in the community

Must display desirable leadership traits

Must have participated in other school activities

We hope that you will accept this invitation to take part in the student scholarship program by submitting a selection form for any eligible student in your school. We believe that your school and your community will benefit immeasurably. Deadline – March 28, 2020

Students in grades 11-12 must submit a 800-1600 word essay. Essays will be judged on whether the student is able to argue for and justify his or her view—not on whether the Institute agrees with the view the student expresses. Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of The Fountainhead.

The Lottery and Challenge Scholarship are the same scholarship. It will now just be called Arkansas Challenge Scholarship. You must have a 19 on the ACT to qualifyhttp://Scholarships.adhe.edu or go to www.adhe.edu On the left hand side it says YOUniversal Application. Deadline: June 1, 2020. Your application will not be complete until the FAFSA is completed. **(A student can put this scholarship on hold for 4 semesters or 2 year but must accept first.)** You must use a valid email when applying for the scholarship. You can only accept the scholarship through email so it needs to be an email that is checked regularly.

***Signup for updates at Facebook.com/ArkDeptHigherEd, Twitter.com/ ArkDeptHigherEd, or there is also an app for smartphones. ***

$1000 for Freshman, $4000 for Sophomores and Juniors, and $5000 for Seniors.

Students attending a 2 year college will receive $1000 for 1st Year an $3000 2nd Year

Other scholarships with this application are the Governor’s Scholarships, Go Grant, Law Enforcement Officers’ Dependent Scholarship, and Military Dependents Scholarship. (Military and Law Enforcement Scholarships are for dependents of loss of or permanently disabled, POW, MIA.

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 10th year. We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year. Scholarship Deadline: June 12, 2020. Application Process: Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Full details are available on our site.

BigSun Scholarship

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Deadline: June 19, 2020. Amount of Award: $500.00

The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community. Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.

July Deadlines

Petroske Riezenman & Meyers Divorce Scholarship.

This scholarship is available to all high school seniors and current college students, but special consideration will be given to those with divorced parents, or have gone through a divorce themselves. We understand how difficult it can be to pay for college after being involved in a divorce and want to help someone afford a better education

Here are some brief notes on this scholarship:

$1,000 (One-time award)

Due July 1, 2020

Must be attending a 4-yr college/university or 2-yr community college for Fall 2020

The scholarship is to help any student who has been impacted by being seriously injured (or by a family member being seriously injured). To apply, students must write a 750-1,000 word essay in response to the following prompt:

"Write an essay explaining in detail how a serious accident involving you, a family member, or a close friend has impacted your life. This could have been a car crash, a slip-and-fall accident, a work-related injury, or any other serious accident. How has this injury impacted your college plans?"

The deadline to apply for this scholarship is July 20, 2020. Submissions will open on Jan 1, 2020. The winner of the scholarship will be awarded $1,000 to help pay for college-related expenses. www.rosenohrlaw.com/scholarship

The Greene County Tech School District is dedicated to meeting the needs of students. Researching and implementing the best educational practices will prepare students to excel in current and future endeavors. The Greene County Tech School District is committed to excellence in working with parents, staff, and community members. The Greene County Tech School District pledges to continue on the path of excellence by providing the opportunities and facilities to“Invest in the future…One Student at a Time.”